Voice of the people (letter).

Participants Care

June 20, 1999|By Barbara Govednik.

EVANSTON — Eric Zorn raises good questions about where money from fundraising events such as the Avon Breast Cancer 3-Day and the AIDS Ride actually goes (Metro, June 15 and 17). I hope he continues to seek the answers.

But while Zorn gave the organizers a chance to have their say, it doesn't appear that he extended the same courtesy to another group he cast doubt upon--the participants of the walk.

Frankly, I couldn't care less what Eric Zorn thinks of me or my motivation to do the Avon Breast Cancer 3-Day. But I take offense at him sneering at and belittling my fellow walkers and their dedication to trying to make a difference in women's lives and women's health.

Nor do I take kindly to his implications that the people who very generously gave their money to support me and the other walkers are mindless dupes strong-armed by some spandex-clad adventure seekers. The walkers and the people who support them are willing to put their money and their muscle behind programs that save women's lives. They don't deserve to be ridiculed for it.